Government: Explosions At Venezuela President's Speech Were Attempted Attack
(CBSNEWS/AP) - Venezuela's government says several explosions heard at a military event were an attempted attack on President Nicolas Maduro. Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said in a live broadcast Saturday that several drone-like devices with explosives detonated near the president.
He said Maduro is safe and unharmed but that seven people were injured.
Firefighters near the scene are disputing the government's version of events.
Maduro's speech cut off abruptly during a celebration of the National Guard's 81 anniversary. Maduro was standing next to his wife Cilia Flores and several high ranking military officials for the event broadcast on radio and television.
A video shows Celia Flores wince and look up after a sound.
The soldiers lined up in ranks then begin running.
The transmission was cut without explanation.
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